Definition of Squeeze

1.v. t. To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.

2.v. i. To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.

3.n. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

4.n. The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

Definition of Squeeze

1. Verb. (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices ¹

5. Verb. (transitive baseball) To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting ¹

6. Noun. A difficult position ¹

7. Noun. A traversal of a narrow passage ¹

8. Noun. A hug or other affectionate grasp ¹

9. Noun. (slang) A romantic partner ¹

10. Noun. (baseball) The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third ¹

11. Noun. (epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry. ¹

12. Noun. (card games) A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Squeeze

1. to press hard upon [v SQUEEZED, SQUEEZING, SQUEEZES]

Medical Definition of Squeeze

1.
1. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.
2. A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Squeeze

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1.English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order ; with Copious by George Crabb (1883)"In the figurative application they have a similar distinction ; we prix» a person
by importunity, or some coercive measure; an extortioner squeeze» in order ..."

3.Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman: Being the Reflections and Reminiscences by Otto Bismarck (1899)"It was not I who sought a quarrel with the National Liberals, but they who plotted
with my colleagues in an attempt to squeeze me against the wall. ..."

4.Bismarck, the Man & the Statesman: Being the Reflections and Reminiscences by Otto Bismarck (1899)"It was not I who sought a quarrel with the National Liberals, but they who plotted
with my colleagues in an attempt to squeeze me against the wall. ..."

5.Bismarck, the Man & the Statesman: Being the Reflections and Reminiscences by Otto Bismarck (1898)"It was not I who sought a quarrel with the National Liberals, but they who plotted
with my colleagues in an attempt to squeeze me against the wall. ..."